HEALTHY DIETARY PRACTICE AND SELF-RATED HEALTH AMONG KOREAN OLDER ADULTS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
2024

Healthy Eating and Self-Rated Health in Korean Older Adults

Sample size: 1468 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Chae Joosuk, Kim Hyunmi, Lim In-Taek

Primary Institution: Comprehensive Support Center for the Elderly Living Alone, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Hypothesis

Does physical activity mediate the relationship between healthy eating habits and self-rated health among older Korean adults?

Conclusion

Healthy eating habits positively influence self-rated health by increasing physical activity among older Korean adults.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study included 1,468 older adults aged ≥65 years.
  • Healthy eating habits were linked to better self-rated health through increased physical activity.

Takeaway

Eating healthy can help older people feel better about their health because it makes them more active.

Methodology

The study used the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and Process Macro 4.3 to analyze data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Participant Demographics

Older adults aged ≥65 years from Korea.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3850

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